Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo
This AI model, Z.ai's GLM 5 Turbo, is designed for text-based input and handling context lengths of up to 202752 tokens. It supports both reasoning and tools integration, making it suitable for applications requiring complex thinking or workflow automation. At $1.2 per million input tokens and $4.0 per million output tokens, this model may be a viable option for those seeking moderate-performance capabilities without the need for high-end features. With a blended benchmark score of 46.0 across one independent evaluation, it stands as a competitive choice within its price range; however, users requiring more robust performance or additional features should consider other options before shortlisting Z.ai's GLM 5 Turbo.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 42.4 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-10-13. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 43.9 |
- Model ID
- z-ai/glm-5-turbo
- Vendor
- z-ai
- Released
- March 2026
- Tokenizer
- Other
- Input Modalities
- text
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 131,072 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- text only
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $1.20/M input and $4.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.04 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.80 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $14.00 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo cost?
- $1.20 per million input tokens and $4.00 per million output tokens.
- What is Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo's context window?
- 202,752 tokens, roughly 304 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo process images?
- No, it is text-only on the input side.